It didn’t seem fair, but then; a lot of things aren’t. We take them as they come.”
–Louis L’Amour (Lonely on the Mountain)
“Do not twist justice in legal matters by favoring the poor or being partial to the rich and powerful. Always judge people fairly.”
–Leviticus 19:15 (NLT)
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As you read this portion of Psalm 89, I would suggest that you go back and review the calling and life of David. He was chosen above seven older, stronger brothers–men who “looked like” king material. Read the characteristics of David; yet he was chosen. David, divinely anointed, sustained, and strengthen to be first, a warrior, then a king. Also, remember that David was a type of Christ.
19 — Then You spoke in a vision to Your holy one, and said: “I have given help to one who is mighty; I have exalted one chosen from the people.
20 — I have found My servant David; with My holy oil I have anointed him,
21 — With whom My hand shall be established; also My arm shall strengthen him.
22 — The enemy shall not outwit him, nor the son of wickedness afflict him.
23 — I will beat down his foes before his face, and plague those who hate him.
24 — But My faithfulness and My mercy shall be with him, and in My name his horn shall be exalted.
25 — Also I will set his hand over the sea, and his right hand over the rivers.
26 — He shall cry to Me, ‘You are my Father, My God, and the rock of my salvation.’
27 — Also I will make him My firstborn, the highest of the kings of the earth.
28 — My mercy I will keep for him forever, and My covenant shall stand firm with him. (NKJV)
We see that a special father-son type relationship will exist before God and David. We know that his was not Jesse’s firstborn, but he will be as if he were God’s firstborn. God promises to keep His covenant with David forever as well as his line–hence, we see the reign of the Lord Jesus Christ, a descendant of David upon the throne during the Millennial Reign.
David was born to a humble, common family and became just an ordinary shepherd, and would become a king, and in a sense a savior to the people of Israel. Jesus, born in humble origins as the son of a carpenter. The Holy One, in humble beginnings, who would become the Savior, not only of the Jews but of anyone who would turn to Him. Notice also, David’s recognition of God as his Father and his God. Jesus would say, My Father and I are one (John 14:10).
“O come, Thou Key of David, come,
And open wide our heavenly home;
Make safe the way that leads on high,
And close the path to misery.
Rejoice! rejoice! Emanuel shall come to thee, O Israel!”
–John M. Neale
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As you read this portion of Psalm 89, I would suggest that you go back and review the calling and life of David. He was chosen above seven older, stronger brothers–men who “looked like” king material. Read the characteristics of David; yet he was chosen. David, divinely anointed, sustained, and strengthen to be first, a warrior, then a king. Also, remember that David was a type of Christ.
19 — Then You spoke in a vision to Your holy one, and said: “I have given help to one who is mighty; I have exalted one chosen from the people.
20 — I have found My servant David; with My holy oil I have anointed him,
21 — With whom My hand shall be established; also My arm shall strengthen him.
22 — The enemy shall not outwit him, nor the son of wickedness afflict him.
23 — I will beat down his foes before his face, and plague those who hate him.
24 — But My faithfulness and My mercy shall be with him, and in My name his horn shall be exalted.
25 — Also I will set his hand over the sea, and his right hand over the rivers.
26 — He shall cry to Me, ‘You are my Father, My God, and the rock of my salvation.’
27 — Also I will make him My firstborn, the highest of the kings of the earth.
28 — My mercy I will keep for him forever, and My covenant shall stand firm with him. (NKJV)
We see that a special father-son type relationship will exist before God and David. We know that his was not Jesse’s firstborn, but he will be as if he were God’s firstborn. God promises to keep His covenant with David forever as well as his line–hence, we see the reign of the Lord Jesus Christ, a descendant of David upon the throne during the Millennial Reign.
David was born to a humble, common family and became just an ordinary shepherd, and would become a king, and in a sense a savior to the people of Israel. Jesus, born in humble origins as the son of a carpenter. The Holy One, in humble beginnings, who would become the Savior, not only of the Jews but of anyone who would turn to Him. Notice also, David’s recognition of God as his Father and his God. Jesus would say, My Father and I are one (John 14:10).
“O come, Thou Key of David, come,
And open wide our heavenly home;
Make safe the way that leads on high,
And close the path to misery.
Rejoice! rejoice! Emanuel shall come to thee, O Israel!”
–John M. Neale